Discover history's most mysterious and bizarre inventions, people and things.
Would you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or that lack of sleep could have some strange upsides? What about drinking vomit in the name of science?
From space-traveling dogs to Arctic survival tales and time travel adventures - these incredible journeys prove that getting there matters more than the destination.
Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, or a cycling grandpa that proves to be no match for his youthful counterparts.
From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions. These are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.
Incredible true stories of unconventional prison breaks, featuring unlikely tools like fruit, daring aircraft thefts, and even a clever primate's bid for freedom. Each escape defies imagination.
From stadiums to airport terminals to luxe dumpsters, these bizarre homes are so strange, they're almost unbelievable.
From a family cursed with blue skin, to a girl allergic to the world's most unlimited resource and more.
The strangest crimes in history include the theft of Einstein's brain, a thief dressed as Santa Claus, and even space infractions. These crimes far outnumber ordinary burglaries.